Book Review: The Lives of Desperate girls by Mackenzie Common

The Lives of Desperate Girls by MacKenzie Common
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Jenny holds secrets about the last night she saw her best friend tightly, unsure whether to tell anyone. Chloe's last few months were torture for reasons mostly beyond her control. When another girl, Helen, who lives on a nearby reservation, is found murdered on a remote trail, it isn't long before Jenny starts wondering why this girl isn't getting anywhere near the attention from local police as Chloe's disappearance is. When Jenny realizes brooding Tom, a senior at school, is willing to help investigate and might have a romantic interest in her, it leads to a number of events, some dangerous, others painful, but the most important ones opening her eyes to the frailty of those around her.
A very good young adult thriller that covers tough subjects such as bullying, sexual assault, racism and suicide. I really enjoyed this book.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.


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